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08-16-2010, 12:32 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Charlottesville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Coombe, Shelby Block 496
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yes there sure was
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10-18-2010, 08:56 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA FIA 'Street' Build
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Your project is coming along very nicely. Hang onto those 'reject' parts, would make for a nice display along with some photos at a car show  |
10-19-2010, 06:42 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Bethesda,
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Cobra Make, Engine: CSX 6022, navy blue, period correct 427 SO
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This looks great!
One comment on the order of the gauges (if it matters to you). The correct order for the small gauges from left to right is: Oil temp, Oil Pressure, Water Temp, Amps, Fuel Pressure/Level. Just thought I'd mention it as it is obviously easier to change now if you want to.
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10-19-2010, 06:56 AM
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Birmingham,
AL
Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham 289 FIA, 363 Stroker
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Thanks for the gauge order!
-i was looking in a couple of books I had and at some pictures from the Mecum auction of an original car trying to figure out the correct order. It appeared that they varied from car to car, so i just picked the order that was most similar to the original car that i had pictures of and then swapped the fuel and oil pressure around last night due to the difference in the gauges. |
10-19-2010, 11:03 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 427 S/C, Twin Paxton 511 FE
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Restocreations,
Thanks for the updates. This build is quite unique and fun. 
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10-20-2010, 04:33 PM
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Birmingham,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham 289 FIA, 363 Stroker
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Emblems
One more very small step while i am waiting on other parts to arrive.
I tried my best to locate the emblems in the exact location where the original Cobras had them installed. Im working with pictures of original cars from past Mecum auctions.
Traditionally i am more of a fan of very dark blue or guardsman, but this metallic blue is really starting to grow on me.
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10-20-2010, 05:57 PM
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: Sacramento,Ca.,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Midstates (2001)
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R.C...did Kirkham paint your car or did the studio paint it ???
and how close are you to haveing the "motovation" ready ???
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10-20-2010, 06:06 PM
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Birmingham,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham 289 FIA, 363 Stroker
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I think the Kirkhams subbed the paint work out to someone, but i am not sure.
Motovation?
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10-21-2010, 10:55 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Leicestershire,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham #523, 427 S/O
Posts: 1,137
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The clearance hole around the exhaust looks very tight. It is certainly MUCH tighter than mine and you might have issues with the exhausts contacting the bodywork with the torque reaction of the engine. 
It's looking good though. 
I assume the "Motovation" is the engine. 
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10-21-2010, 01:12 PM
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Yes....the engine...
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10-21-2010, 01:26 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham 289 FIA, 363 Stroker
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I thought it was a little tight as well. I might need to enlarge it and then make polished aluminum plates to go around the pipes-ive seen one original cobra that had a plate like i am describing for heat protection. It looked good.
The car will receive an Aluminum shelby 427 FE block, Edelbrock heads, all forged 482 stroker kit, hydraulic roller cam, and either a turkey pan with a holley carb or webers with the 10 degree manifold. I will have to wait and see how much money is left once the car nears completion to see if the webers will be feasible or not.
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10-22-2010, 08:44 PM
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Join Date: May 2010
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham 289 FIA, 363 Stroker
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New eyes were installed this evening. I purchased these from GB cars for 25.00 a piece as opposed to the 150.00 price per bucket on some of the vendor sites. I could have reused the buckets that came with the car, but the rings were damaged.
Fresh new wiring-done correctly i might add.
Hood prop from Cobra Restorers. Its nice not to be forced to prop it open with my head anymore while i work in the engine compartment.
Trunk prop rod-previously installed. It looks blue due to the reflection, but its actually gold cadmium plated. I bought this from finishline and when it arrived i realized that I did not need the brackets attached to the ends. I simply drilled the rivets out, removed the end brackets, and then attached directly to the mounting locations on the car.
And this nice fella came in today from summit. I will attach it to the firewall tomorrow and hook up the wires. In between watching college football.
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10-26-2010, 07:13 PM
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Birmingham,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham 289 FIA, 363 Stroker
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The New Suspension came in today. I installed the front suspension and the differential this evening. The differential took a good bit of persuasion to get it past the frame rails and for it to properly seat in place.
I cleaned up frame and panels-no more blue overspray
The NEW suspension from Kirkham is pure artwork.
Check out the new safety feature-or i assume it is new.
Driver's side
Rear-before installation of the differential(still need to give the frame a few more wipe downs to remove the dust)
Differential in place
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10-26-2010, 08:59 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA FIA 'Street' Build
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resto ... nice work! Those pieces are beautiful and as would be expected, fit the car perfectly. You have been making great progress lately, any thoughts as to how soon you will be ready to install the motor and trans?
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10-26-2010, 09:14 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham 289 FIA, 363 Stroker
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I haven't ordered the block yet, so it could be a while. I want to get everything else on the car completed so that i do not end up with too many things going at once and too many parts sitting around. As soon as i have the car sitting on all fours and the electrical completely sorted out, i will order the Aluminum FE Block and TKO trans. It shouldn't be too long and I hope to have an engine in the car and running by late December. We shall see. I need a lot more parts and there is still so much to be done.
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10-27-2010, 02:50 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Cobra Make, Engine: 347 Stroker Morrison Injection. Registered.
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Love the pictures, thanks for keeping us up to date.
Regards.
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10-27-2010, 04:47 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: BDR
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Yes definately a work of art! I like the little touches like the on / off on the Hub and the safety latch so they don't back off.
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10-27-2010, 08:22 AM
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Location: San Diego,
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Fun getting the differential in there isn't it? You should try it with an Iron unit, I still have nightmares of trying to finesse a 130# diff in there.
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10-27-2010, 08:41 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Lehigh Valley, PA,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Look-a-like cobra POS
Posts: 955
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Is that a neat Dana 3rd member, 44 I presume. Is that an off the shelf Kirkham unit?
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10-27-2010, 08:48 AM
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Birmingham,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham 289 FIA, 363 Stroker
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I purchased it from Kirkham. It is all aluminum. Ill look this evening and see who made the casing. It weighs around 90 pds assembled.
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